Pedicure chair footbath cover

ABSTRACT

The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover is a cover for the footbath portion of a pedicure chair providing the means to keep the footbath sanitary and free from debris after proper sanitation of the footbath has been completed. It will also provide a sturdy, safe surface upon which a nail dryer can be placed in front of a nail client for drying polish on the toes once the pedicure is complete. The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover can be custom made depending on the type of pedicure chair, color and location of external fixtures.

As a licensed nail technician, I have learned that there are 3 majorconcerns that have to be addressed by every solon owner/technician;sanitation, safety, and convenience. The Pedicure Chair Footbath Coveraddresses all of these concerns. This cover allows the solon technicianto sanitize and cover the footbath tub, which eliminates the possibilityof dust, debris, and other foreign objects collecting in the bottom.Once the footbath is drained, the technician can place this cover overthe tub area which creates a platform for a nail dryer to be placed.This increases both efficiency and safety because the client no longerhas to get out of the chair and walk across the floor with wet feet orfreshly painted toes because they can remain seated until their servicesare complete.

The design and utility patent I am applying for is for a cover for thefootbath portion of the whirlpool pedicure chairs. These chairs are verypopular and you can find them in almost every modern salon in thenation, if not the world.

My name is Dyan Coleman Suitt. I am the owner of a small salon, of whichI am the only employee. I have been a licensed nail technician for over6 years. When the pedicure chairs came out, I was very skeptical ofthem. This was mostly due to the lack of sanitation they seemed toprovide. After several years of research, I decided to purchase one. Ilater realized there was another problem. First of all, how did I keepdebris from getting into the footbath portion once I had sanitized it?There is nail dust and debris from client traffic constantly floating inthe air and coating other areas of my room. The second problem Iencountered was my clients walking across my hardwood floor with cleanbut slippery feet after their pedicure to dry their toes at my dryingstation.

After searching on the web and in catalogs, I determined there was not acover out there for my chair to fit snuggly around the attachments tothe chair that was completely sanitizable. My husband and I decided tomake a cover out of wood and cover it in laminate to prevent moisturebuild up. The “prototype” is wood based with a laminate cover. Thegrooves cut in it to fit around the shape of the attachments and thechair prevents slipping, as well as rubber trim on the underside forincreased safety.

This solved 2 problems: sanitation protection and safety, as well asconvenience for my clients. In addition, it became evident that thecover saved me some time as I can sanitize the footbath underneath thecover (running a cycle of disinfecting solution through the whirlpoolcycle for 20 minutes) while my clients dry their nails. They alsobenefit from the longer massage from my massage chair while they dry,instead of having to move. This is especially beneficial for elderly andoverweight clients. I have received positive feedback from each andevery one of my clients. I feel that other salons would benefit fromthis product and it would conform to Sanitation Regulations we shouldall be following.

The pictures that follow are of my particular cover for the brand ofchair I have in my room. The only changes that would be necessary tothis design would be the different placements of the attachments ondifferent styles of chairs. I would obviously have to get the dimensionsfrom each potential buyer of their specific chair and each would becustom made in the color they desired. The width and depth my slightlyvary. Mostly they would be very close in size. The design and utilitypatent would protect us from misuse of this product.

I, Dyan Coleman Suitt have invented a design for a sanitary pedicurechair footbath cover. The claimed footbath cover can be used to coverspecific footbath portions of different pedicure chairs, providingsafety, comfort, sanitation and convenience to clients of the nailindustry. FIG. 1 shows my chair from an overhead view. As you can see,the footbath portion of the chair is securely covered. The wooden innerportion makes this cover very sturdy. My children have tested itssturdiness! FIG. 2 shows the cover removed from the footbath. This showsthe different parts we cut out to fit my chair specifically. Thisenables the cover to be slid underneath the client while they are stillseated. FIG. 3 is an overview of the footbath itself. FIG. 4 is a viewfrom the side of the chair. This shows another view of the cover and howsecurely it fits on top of the footbath.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover invention can be better understoodwith reference to the following drawings. The drawings are notnecessarily to scale, and different variations will be necessary to fitdifferent chairs and their components. The figures shown are toillustrate the elements and features of the Pedicure Chair FootbathCover and its usage.

FIG. 1 is the top view of the Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover.

FIG. 2 is the bottom view of the Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover with therubber strips placed vertically on each side of the surface to preventslippage.

FIG. 3 is the side view of the Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover.

FIG. 4 is the Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover placed over the open portionof the footbath on a pedicure chair.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover is a cover designed for use incovering the open footbath portion of any pedicure footbath chair. It ismade of wood with laminate covering or plastic core and covering. Thecover can be slightly altered depending on the model of chair, shape ofthe footbath opening and placement of external fixtures. The cover isplaced over the footbath opening of the pedicure chair and extends tothe outer edge of the footbath for stability, as seen in FIG. 4. FIG. 1shows a top view of the footbath cover with places cut out to fit aroundthe on/off whirlpool button, drain button and the spray nozzle. FIG. 2shows the same cover from the bottom. The cover in FIG. 2 has 2 piecesof rubber lining either side of the bottom to prevent the cover fromslipping out of place. The sections cut out to fit around the fixturesaids in the cover staying in place as well. FIG. 3 shows the PedicureChair Footbath Cover from the side to show the rubber strips on thebottom of the cover as well as the sturdiness of the cover itself.

The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover performs 2 very important functions.When the footbath is properly sanitized according to manufacturer's andstate specifications, the cover can be placed over the footbath toensure that sanitation can be maintained in between clients. The coverwill also keep debris such as dust and lint out of the footbath while itis covered. The second important function of the Pedicure Chair FootbathCover is to provide a sturdy, sanitizable surface upon which to dry aclient's toenails once polished. The client can stay seated while tofootbath cover is placed over the opening in the footbath (FIG. 4) andthe dryer is then placed on top of the cover. The client can remainseated to dry their nails in the chair instead of walking across theroom with wet nail polish and possibly slippery feet so as to avoidaccidents in the salon.

1. I claim the utility patent for the Pedicure Chair Footbath Coverconstructed of wood and laminate or plastic with rubber strips on thebottom surface for securely fitting over the open portion of a footbath.2. The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover as set forth in claim 1, whereinthe core of the cover is constructed of wood for sturdiness and coveredin laminate for ease in sanitation and ease of color variances.
 3. ThePedicure Chair Footbath Cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein the coveris constructed of plastic for ease in sanitation and allowing for colorvariances.
 4. The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover as set forth in claim 1,wherein the cover is properly placed over the footbath with a laminatecover and rubber strips on the bottom to prevent slippage of the cover.5. The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover as set forth in claim 1, whereinthe cover is placed over the footbath to allow the sanitized footbath toremain clean and free from debris
 6. The Pedicure Chair Footbath Coveras set forth in claim 1, wherein the cover is used as a surface to placea nail dryer on to dry a pedicure client's toenail polish without theclient having to move from the chair to a different station to dry. 7.The Pedicure Chair Footbath Cover as set forth in claim 1, wherein thecolor and dimensions may vary according to type of chair, placement ofexternal features on the footbath and actual size of the footbathportion of the pedicure chair.